The US Treasury has spent an additional $ 9.5 billion in salary support for American airlines.
According to Reuters, the total funds provided to the sector severely affected by the Corona virus pandemic amounted to $ 12.4 billion.
The ministry added in a statement since the announcement of the first payroll program payments for passengers' air carriers on April 20, the Treasury has spent an additional $ 9.5 billion in initial payments (for companies) whose requests have been approved, including eight additional major airlines and 29 transport companies Smaller atmosphere.
In total, up to 93 airlines have received funds from the program since the first payments were made to airlines on April 20, for a total amount of $ 12.4 billion.
She explained that the money can only be used for employee wages, salaries, and benefits.
